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Straitening Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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straitening

[หˆstreษชtษ™nษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

becoming straight

Straightening refers to the act of making something straight or correcting its position. It can apply to physical objects, as well as metaphorical uses such as thoughts or plans.

Synonyms

adjusting, aligning, correcting, leveling.

Examples of usage

  • She is straightening the picture frame on the wall.
  • He spent the afternoon straightening his garden.
  • The dentist is straightening my teeth with braces.
  • I need to start straightening out my schedule.

Translations

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Origin of 'straitening'

The word 'straightening' originates from the early 14th century Middle English word 'strait' which comes from Old French 'strait' and Latin 'strictus', meaning 'drawn tight'. Over time, this evolved to convey both the physical act of making something straight and the abstract notion of clarifying or organizing thoughts and plans. In modern English, 'straightening' can denote various forms of alignment or adjustment, both literally and figuratively. This morphological evolution illustrates how language adapts to describe both tangible and intangible concepts, indicating a deep connection between our physical environment and cognitive processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,734, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.